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"Career Day" is the first and second episode of the third season of Abbott Elementary. It is also the 36th and 37th overall episode in the series. It first aired on February 7, 2024. This season premiere is a two-part special which ran for approximately an hour.
Description[]
It’s a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever. She plans a district-wide initiative – Career Day – and is anxious for it to be a success. Meanwhile, Ava has a new approach to her job, and Melissa is asked a surprising question.
Starring[]
- Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues
- Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie
- Janelle James as Ava Coleman
- Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti
- Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill
- William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson
- Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard
Special Guest Stars[]
- Josh Segarra as Manny
- Jalen Hurts as Himself
- Brandon Graham as Himself
- Jason Kelce as Himself
Guest Starring[]
- Kimia Behpoornia as Emily
- Benjamin Norris as Simon
- Bruno Amato as Gary
Co-Starring[]
- Mason Renfro as Alex
- Romy Woods as Student #1
- Zoie Hicklin as Student #2
- Hilda Boulware as Ms. Lee
- Sydnee Washington as Cosmetologist
- Kinner Shah as Botanist
- Ryan O'Flanagan as Zoologist
- Robert Belushi as Eagles Marketing Guy
- Jayden Ball as Melissa's Student #1
- Mario Antonio as Melissa's Student #2
- Aayden William as Melissa's Student #3
Ratings[]
"Career Day" was watched by 2.807 million viewers, earning a 0.48 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale.[1]
On February 15, ABC announced that after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, and other digital platforms, the episode jumped to 5.91 million total viewers, gaining an additional +3.10 million total viewers (5.91 million vs. 2.81 million) from its TV premiere to score its biggest-ever delayed-viewing increase for a season premiere. During the week of Feb. 5, the season three premiere of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” ranked as the top episode or movie on Hulu with 1.8 million views.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ V (February 9, 2024). TV Ratings for Wednesday 7th February 2024 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted. SpoilerTV. Retrieved on February 9, 2024.
- ↑ Merchant, Salima (February 15, 2024). ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3 Opener Skyrockets +283% in Adults 18–49 To Score Its Strongest Multiplatform Premiere Ever. ABC Entertainment Press Site. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved on February 16, 2024.